what is the range of recording for this device? standard size class room even from the back row? I'm reading 24 - 17 hours per AAA battery, ???
18520
We have used in a good size conference room and everyone was recorded clearly, as far as AAA battery, the 803 model came with a rechargeable "AAA" battery which lasted for well over and hour and 30 minutes of continuous recording. We love this unit for ease of use and clarity of play back through the PC.
18521
My experience is that if I can hear clearly, I can record clearly. If the speaker sounds muffled or there is too much going on around me, then the recording is questionable. As for battery life, I use a rechargeable.
18522
I have the 802, but they are essentially the same. I've been able to pick up voices across a room that is probably 60 feet in depth, maybe more. It has a setting specifically for the scenario you are considering where it boosts the gain to help pick up distant voices. I've not had to use that setting, though. I typically keep mine set on the "meeting" preset, which is for smaller rooms and it works great. As for the battery, it is charged up each time I plug it into a USB outlet for file transfers, so I've never had a problem with the battery failing. My guess is the estimates you are reading are accurate. The manual suggests there are several factors that can dictate how long a battery will last between charges.
18523
My experience mirrors that of Mr. Rodriguez: "My experience is that if I can hear clearly, I can record clearly", although I have not used the recorder in an auditorium, just conference rooms. Battery life will vary based on settings and battery type used (rechargeable, alkaline, lithium, etc.). If battery life is a great concern, I suggest that a spare is carried. A battery change is fairly quick.
18524
I have an -802, so I just use the USB charger. AAA battery question does not apply. Never tested the range.
1845305
On a fully charged battery you can record a movie for 1 hr. 20 minutes, but with a battery pack or some other means of continuous power you can record high quality at 1 hr. 4 min. and up to a maximum of 3 hr. 14 min. (but at a lower quality) as mentioned in the owners manual page 266.
851179
I don't use this recorder much but as I recall i thought it took an AAA battery or two. FYI.
1794124
With fully charged inbuilt battery you can record 20 - 30 mins of video. Its work on USB power. For a longer recording you need USB power on.
176505
I don't have to charge it too often. It lasts me the whole day, and my lectures are 2 hours long each. So it holds a really good charge. Just make sure to charge it once you use it that day, or every other day. You know when it is fully charged when you plug it into your laptop and the light stops flashing. I charge mine each day I use it but I could even go every other day. It's a great recorder!
1885343
As long as you want. I have one clip of a school play that is 45 minutes... you can record as long s you have battery power and card space, as far as I am aware.
1504302
There are two different size batteries, the larger of the two will give you about 4 to 5 hours of recording time using the viewfinder, less with the window monitor open.
38704
Howdy I attend a regularly meeting once a month. I record about hour to hour and half with no problems or shut offs. The sound is pretty good on the replay on computer. I have only used it twice since I bought it. I hopes this helps
839639
I get about 30 to 35 mins. Its funny how they make a product with the recording time of so long but fall shot on battery life to even come close to that amount of time. Guess its a trade off for the small form factor.
475482
I think battery life is ~2-2.5 hours; I have just used this to record my classes and I have never taken pictures with this. I think I have seen a menu for taking pictures but I have never done it myself. I think this is a basic feature which most camera's have now a days so this camera would have that too. Thanks, -Ashish.
363262
I haven't recorded any longer than about 3.5 hours at a time, but that length was no problem for the battery. You'll want to put your phone in airplane mode though and turn off wifi, blue tooth, etc. so that iXY gets full resources and optimum battery usage. It sucks when the recording stops because the system was interrupted by something, and there's no indication from the app, it just cuts off in that case as if you had hit stop.
1259192
Battery life is ok. I bought an extra battery at local radio shack because I use it at night.I use it a lot for the infared light so not real sure about normal light but it does well at night. Only real problem I have yet to figure out is you can only use the software they have included and I cannot figure out how to put anything I have recorded on dvd.
430447
Thanks for the reply! I also frequent notebookreview.com....I received my UL30A-A2 today, though, and will put it through the battery test hoops over the next couple of days. Even if it is not the advertised 16 hours 12 hours is still absolutely excellent imo!
104211
I can't answer your question because I have never had the battery run down in one recording session. I find the radio has good battery life in all functions, and it recharges quickly with a cable. I've had this radio for a long time now and use it regularly. I am pleased with it in almost every way. It is a great value and is full of easily usable features.
1284316
There is an indicator to let you monitor the battery level. I have not had the batteries die on me, but it would make sense that the recorded audio up to that point would be okay. I suspect the recorder would shut itself down and finalize the audio file- as opposed to it just going dead suddenly.
19966
I've used this recorder for some time now and the best batteries to used is: Energizer Ultimate Lithium 9X you pay a little bit more they last so much longer and that's a fact! Best Wishes
159645
Not sure what is highest level of HD! but I have used it record continuously for more than 6 hours and still the battery had life in it. you can also buy additional battery's which I did and got it for cheap price.